The Human Saint is Bored, so I was Summoned to Another World

Chersea's First 'Day' (Side Chapter)

And then Maddie and I were left alone in the Congress room. Lily had gone to the kitchen, pulling Ruro away from me, ostensibly to give us some time for one another. Well, I'm thankful for their kind consideration...

"Haa..." I could hear Maddie sigh, "This is really tiring me out..."

I drew near to massage her head, "You did great back there, Maddie. There are some things you should be firm even if it looks bad to someone else."

"I know. It's just that, it's pretty tiresome dealing with those people." she admitted, "I wanted the best for the humans; however, it seems like they wanted to do what only serve themselves."

"So, you're aware of the attitude of the King of Calabria?"

Maddie just nodded. Of course, she's reading their thoughts while talking with them, how can I forget?

"You should exclude him from your future discussions regarding the events in Amaranth, or the Empire will have a potential mole to peek in your plans."

"Indeed. I couldn't trust such a man."

"Oh, well..."

"Kuro...",

"Hmm?"

"Enough of that talk about the kings..." Maddie then took hold of my hand and brought it near her face, "Come with me."

"Where?"

"Somewhere, outside," she replied. The vagueness of her request gave me an idea that Maddie might've been affected once again by the matters of the Congress earlier. Maybe she wanted to go out just to vent some frustrations over the reluctance and stubbornness of these human rulers to abide by her goals for humankind.

Well, if it will do good for her, I'd always support her.

"So, could you lead the way, then?" I asked, patting her head.

Maddie smiled and uttered the teleportation spell. I quickly closed my eyes to avoid vertigo, and the next thing that I know, we're outside the town of Arles.

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Arles remained the same as ever, even if a threat of conflict loomed at the horizon. Children could still be seen playing in and around the walls of the town proper. Merchant caravans from various parts of Chersea would still pass by, and the markets, taverns, inns, as well as restaurants, remained open.

It's as if the citizens of Arles are unaware of the events at Amaranth, and the results of the Holy Congress.

"Of course, they aren't." Maddie told me, "Unlike, in your world, messages go around here slower than your standard. We have got none of that 'electricity' thing you call in your world just yet, after all."

Well, it's true. Maybe I'm still used to the conveniences of my modern life back in my old world, that's why I expected something similar here.

"I'd like to check on that hourglass I ordered to be made." Maddie smiled and stated the purpose of our visit. I was about to ask her about it, but she pre-empted me.

"Oh? Why didn't you tell me in advance?" I was bewildered by the suddenness of her decision, "So that I could've arranged an escort for you!"

"Haha! Calm down Kuro, we'll be fine!"

"What makes you say that?"

"Because you're with me, so I know I'm in good hands." she locked her fingers with mine as she said that.